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Start of Revolution
The French Revolution begins with the Storming of the Bastille. -
Changes Occur
The National Assembly adopts the Declaration of the Rights of men and of the Citizen -
Taking Action
A large group of women (and men) march from Paris to Versailles to demand lower bread prices. This forced the King and Queen to move back to Paris. -
Club Formation
The Jacobin Club is formed. Its members become most of the radical leader of French Revolution -
Killings
The guillotine becomes the method of execution. -
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Conventions
The National Convention is established. -
Republic
The First French Republic is founded. -
King is Killed
King Louis XVI is executed by guillotine. -
Committee
The Committee of Public Safety is formed. It will rule France during the Reign of Terror -
Queen is Killed
Queen Marie Antoinette is executed by guillotine. -
Changes Occurring
The Reign of Terror comes to an end as Robespierre is over town. -
Killings
Robespierre is executed by guillotine. -
National Anthem
"La Marseillaise" is adopted as the national anthem of France. -
End of War!!!
Napoleon overthrows the Directory and establishes the French Consulate with Napoleon as leader of France. This brings an end to the French Revolution.
